Measuring Maximum Oxygen Uptake (IMAGE)

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Measuring Maximum Oxygen Uptake

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Researchers use a treadmill and a special mask to measure a person's maximum oxygen uptake, which is considered an important measure of fitness.

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Geir Mogen/NTNU

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